Overseer
Life's Symphony: Youngs Teflon's Tale of Streets and Struggle
Lyrics
Meetings in the Sky Lounge, marijuana fragrance
Refers to gatherings in a luxurious setting with the scent of marijuana in the air.
Blew it in the garden, used to wake up the neighbors
Describes smoking marijuana in the garden, potentially causing disturbance to neighbors.
Late night mum told me "Put the trash out"
Mentions a late-night request from the speaker's mom to take out the trash.
That's when I went to roll a spliff and put the mash down
Indicates the speaker's response to the request, involving rolling a joint and preparing a weapon.
My lifestyle tricky, I'm from a mashed town
Describes the challenging nature of the speaker's lifestyle in a troubled environment.
Late nights was blunts, early mornings was hash browns
Highlights the use of marijuana blunts at night and hash browns in the morning.
Egg muffins with the luggage 'cause we gotta go
Refers to traveling with luggage and likens the group to the successful '96 Bulls basketball team.
We the '96 Bulls, fam we on a roll
Emphasizes the group's success and momentum, especially before the era of mixtapes.
Before the mixtapes it was Sellotape
Recalls the time when cassette tapes were essential for recording and sharing music.
Robbery time, you couldn't tell me I could sell a tape
Reflects on a time when the speaker was involved in criminal activities, confident and resistant to advice.
Back when my days used to start with some Ready Brek
Describes a past routine that included starting the day with Ready Brek, a breakfast cereal.
Had to levitate, put my mind in a better state
Expresses the need for personal growth and a positive mental state.
Givenchy sneakers on the ward cah they fit proper
Refers to wearing Givenchy sneakers, signifying a sense of fashion and style.
Switched styles now I've gotta see the fit doctor
Indicates a change in style, leading to a visit to a "fit doctor" for fashion advice.
I ain't sick brothers
Asserts the speaker's well-being, denying any sickness.
It's like they're trying to plot a hit on us
Suggests a feeling of being targeted or threatened by others.
Gucci snorkel, extra clips on us
Mentions luxury items like a Gucci snorkel and the need for extra ammunition for protection.
Driving through my town, it's all gentrified
Observes changes in the speaker's hometown due to gentrification.
But when I was in my teens they were petrified
Recalls a time when the speaker's presence was intimidating to others.
I'm a simple guy
Describes the speaker as a straightforward person.
Blessed with a rebel's mind
Embraces a rebellious mindset as a blessing.
Moving like an old king, I need seven wives
Expresses a desire for a traditional and lavish lifestyle with multiple wives.
I need men of honor round me, I need good credit
Desires honorable and creditworthy associates.
They're living fast and dying young becah the hood said it
Reflects on the influence of the environment on youth, leading to a fast and risky lifestyle.
Washed, old and still living off of buj debits
Mentions dependence on outdated and unreliable financial sources.
Ain't no beef I'd still have if I could dead it
Claims that past conflicts could have been avoided if the speaker had the opportunity to end them.
The boy king, the professional, the overseer
Introduces the speaker as a leader with titles such as "boy king" and "overseer."
I told you hustlers don't die from my older years
Affirms the speaker's resilience and ability to survive in the hustling lifestyle.
They love to gossip on the ends but won't go in there
Points out the hypocrisy of gossiping without taking action in challenging situations.
I teach the youth but learned the game from my older pairs
Shares the speaker's role as both a teacher to the youth and a learner from older individuals.
The commission, no intermission
Refers to a collective or organization with no breaks or interruptions.
No intermediates, held class but they didn't listen
Expresses frustration about not being heard despite offering guidance.
Now we far out on a big mission
Indicates a significant and ambitious undertaking by the speaker and the group.
We need the big back, they fold when their kid's missing
Stresses the importance of financial success and the vulnerability of those who betray.
What you're doing ain't making no sense
Questions the sense in someone's actions, suggesting a lack of logic or reason.
The feds are going to be on you lad, you mad?
Foresees potential legal consequences for risky behavior, addressing someone as "lad."
I don't give a fuck who's coming for me
Asserts a fearless attitude toward impending threats or challenges.
I'm back Jamie and I'm back for good
Declares a return with a permanent and positive intention, addressing someone named Jamie.
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